Plumeria rubra typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
templetree
Plumeria rubra
Templetree (Plumeria rubra) is a large tropical shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green foliage and intensely fragrant, yellow-green flowers that mature from pink to red. It is a popular ornamental plant in the Caribbean and other warm climates, and makes an excellent addition to an outdoor garden or patio with its attractive flowers and intoxicating scent. Easy to care for in terms of water and fertilizer requirements, it is the perfect plant for someone wanting to add a bit of the tropics to their home.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12
Flowers:
Pink to red Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
High
watering
Water lightly and sparingly during the summer months. This plant species should be watered about once every 2-3 weeks when the soil is completely dry. During the winter months, reduce the frequency of watering and only water when the soil is completely dry. This gives your plant time to rest and creates a longer period of dormancy.
sunlight
Plumeria rubra (commonly known as the Templetree) is an evergreen tropical plant that prefers full sun. In most climates, it should receive full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours during the day. For optimal growth, it should be grown in a location that receives a minimum of 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. In cooler climates, additional hours of indirect sunlight each day is beneficial for this species.
pruning
Templetree (Plumeria rubra) should be pruned lightly on an annual basis in the early spring (February-March). Pruning should focus on removing dead or diseased wood and should be limited to about 10-20% of the previous season’s growth. Pinching back of new growth after the flower buds form can also be done in early summer (June-July) to encourage branching. Heavy pruning should be avoided as this can stunt new growth and cause flower production to be reduced.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Plumeria rubra typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
